Sex and the City (movie)

So what if you want to go the theater in Chicago this fall with one simple aim in mind — having a great, relaxing, laugh-encrusted, superfun time? No brain power required.

Far be it from me to imply that fun cannot on occasion be had at such august nonprofit institutions as the Goodman or Steppenwolf theatres, and "Hamilton," believe me, would not be blowing the roof off the box office if it offered merely misery. But it's certainly true that Chicago theater can be pretty high-minded when it comes to artiness or social commentary. And it could well be that if you've had a tough and tiring week at work, the last thing you want is to cough up your hard-earned dough to...

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